Tourisme Laval welcomes the budget Bachand
Tourisme Laval reacted strongly to the budget Bachand, acknowledging the contribution of $ 175 million of public funds within the next five years that will support a total investment of nearly $ 465 million.
"This paves the way for increased efforts to make Quebec a world-class tourist destination," said the regional tourism association of Laval in a news release, March 21.
Key Actions
The budget includes a refundable tax credit that will support investment of about $ 240 million in modernizing the provision of tourist accommodation in the region.
Also, a new program of loans and loan guarantees of $ 85 million should pave the way for the development of new tourist attractions worth twice as large.
Moreover, festivals and events will benefit from reinjection additional capital totaling $ 22.5 million over five years to encourage innovation and the emergence of new projects. Finally, Quebec will invest $ 35 million in its reserves and national parks over the next two years.
Partner
The actions taken by the Charest government are part of the process ÉvoluCité of the City of Laval, an approach to build and develop the territory according to the principles of sustainable urbanism, argues Tourisme Laval.
"ÉvoluCité and give life to international projects and will contribute to achieving the objective of the Minister of Tourism to make Quebec a world-class destination by 2020."
In 2011, Laval tourism industry generated nearly $ 165 million in economic benefits in addition to displaying the best hotel occupancy rates in all regions of Quebec with a rate of 65.4%, 14 percentage points above the provincial average.
Tourisme Laval welcomes the budget Bachand
"By focusing on niche products of excellence, Laval is now required not only in the niche market of business tourism, but as a destination for recreational tourism activities and cultural discoveries, educational and scientific potential of a niche considerable development, "suggests the direction of Tourisme Laval.